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Capsida biotherapeutics, Inc.
Sr. Plant Engineer
OCTOBER 2021 - JUNE 2023
THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Capsida Biotherapeutics is an industry-leading gene therapy platform company creating a new class of targeted, non-invasive gene therapies for patients with debilitating and life-threatening disorders.
Spearheaded project management of facility/utility updates and served as the system owner of the building utilities and GMP HVAC system, along with primary point of contact and funnel for all equipment issues.
Frequently worked in cleanrooms with up to Grade B level gowning requirements.
Oversaw lab/office area optimization, equipment/utility installations (HVAC, electrical, medical grade gas, and vacuum systems), vendor management, and internship mentoring.
Prototyped using 3D printing (Solidworks) to fabricate prototypes for filling process tools.
Executed validation and protocol processes to ensure operational excellence and authored comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Adapted flexibly to meet the diverse needs of a startup environment, actively undertaking any necessary tasks.
Arthrex California, Inc.
Manufacturing Engineer
March 2019 - OCTOBER 2021
Walnut, CA
Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics.
Led sustainability tasks such as router development/improvement, nonconformances, and rework using SAP, Python, and Excel.
Design, test, and construct holding fixtures utilizing 3D modeling in Solidworks, GD&T, and in-house fabrication.
Collaborate with Design Engineering to swiftly iterate new product development prototypes utilizing my experience in 3D print model slicing/tuning, and FDM 3D printing.
Validate new standard processes and machinery through IQ, OQ, and PQ methods to quickly onboard for manufacturing operator use.
Weber Metals, Inc.
Aero Turbine Process Improvement Engineer
Paramount, CA
August 2018 - February 2019
Weber Metals, Inc. manufactures and supplies aluminum and titanium forged product for commercial aerospace, military aerospace, space programs, and jet engine components.
Frequently collaborate with various teams on production priorities, performance goals, scheduling and budgeting.
Manage aero turbine product line projects, acting as direct point of contact responsible for estimating project costs, analyzing materials needed, explaining project details and overseeing scope.
Research technical drawings and component designs to improve procedural efficiency and reduce costs.
Evaluate data using Python and streamline existing processes to reduce past due quantities and improve production speed.
Weber Metals, Inc.
Industrial Engineer
Paramount, CA
February 2017 - August 2018
Weber Metals, Inc. manufactures and supplies aluminum and titanium forged product for commercial aerospace, military aerospace, space programs, and jet engine components.
Utilized CAD programs and Cura for cuts and fixtures to build 3D-printed models for prototype fabrication.
Tested and troubleshooted prototypes, analyzed test results and optimized designs to reprint the 3D model.
Collaborated with multiple departments to improve processes, equipment and parts or to determine capacity using Python and Excel VBA.
Managed 5-6 projects at a time from concept to implementation by leading cross-functional teams for project scoping, evaluation plan development, prototyping, and scheduling.
Analyzed data to determine machinery ROI, capacity for new purchases and life cycle.
Mentored engineering interns, delegated projects and oversaw their performance and project status.
Designed solutions for continual process improvement and standardization using lean manufacturing principles.
Nordson ASYMTEK
Reliability and Test Engineering Intern
Carlsbad, ca
July 2015-September 2015
Nordson ASYMTEK provides advanced solder and coating dispensing solutions for precision assembly processes, including semiconductor packaging, printed circuit boards, LEDs, flat panel displays, medical and biotechnical devices, and solar and photovoltaic products. I independently analyzed prospective failure rates of new prototype product parts using Weibull analysis and Reliasoft to identify components with the smallest life cycle which would affect warranty/replacement part costs. I also performed laser vibrometer tests on solder dispensing head rail movement system to measure micro-deviations due to 75 µm magnetic rail pitch.
Hunter Industries
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
San Marcos, CA
June 2013 - January 2014
Hunter Industries provides solutions for the irrigation, outdoor lighting, and custom molding industries worldwide. I was responsible for optimizing plastic formation for nozzle strength, stress and water testing, and appropriately adjusting standard parameters of the ultrasonic welder to result in proper seal formation for the nozzle. I also assisted in optimizing and developing new automated product assembly using camera-aided measurements.
Weber Metals, Inc.
Process Engineering Intern
Paramount, CA
July 2012 - December 2012
Weber Metals, Inc. manufactures and supplies aluminum and titanium forged product for commercial aerospace, military aerospace, space programs, and jet engine components. I studied proper quenching and cooling rates using DEForm by utilizing 7050 Al alloy experimentation. I assisted Weber Metal’s Vice President of Engineering in preparing a pitch to Boeing for new 737 Max airplane parts to be created by Weber Metals, and streamlined a forging operation database of 2,000+ parts with processes for new forgings.